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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.40, 203.55 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.40, 203.55 and 138.70 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.40 : 203.55 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.40/203.55 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.40x = 203.55 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.40x = 28,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,232.39/147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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